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LI3087F - Framework Agreement for the Supply of Public Library Books and Audio-Visual Materials for Public Libraries for the Local Government Management Agency

Awarded to International Education Services, Irish Library Suppliers, O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd

Education Procurement Service (EPS)(buyer)

Published
Published 7 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 April 2025

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Overview

The Education Procurement Service (EPS) has awarded a framework agreement to International Education Services, Irish Library Suppliers, and O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd for the supply of printed library books and audio-visual materials to twenty-nine public library services across Ireland. The framework, valued at approximately €38 million, covers nine separate lots and encompasses bestsellers, new titles, and back catalogue items from Irish, UK, and international publishers.

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Lots (9)

  • Adult Fiction

    €40,000,000Won by O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd
  • Adult Non-Fiction

    €40,000,000Won by Irish Library Suppliers
  • Junior Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult

    €40,000,000Won by International Education Services
  • Audio Visual (DVDs, including foreign language DVDs, Music CDs, and Console Computer games)

    €40,000,000
  • Irish Language stock including Irish language learning material

    €40,000,000Won by O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd
  • Graphic Novels

    €40,000,000Won by O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd
  • Foreign Language books and language learning material

    €40,000,000Won by O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd
  • Non-serviced stock

    €40,000,000Won by O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd
  • Incidentals

    €40,000,000Won by International Education ServicesWon by Irish Library SuppliersWon by O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€38,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
7 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Printed booksLibrary booksAudio-visual materials

Award outcome

Award date
19 August 2025
Contract period
31 May 2025 → 31 May 2029
Winners
  • International Education Services
  • Irish Library Suppliers
  • O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    20 August 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    7 March 2025

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